International Economy

Code:

LRI004

Acronym:

ECOINT

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Languages and International Relations

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LRI	89	Study Plan	2	-	6	4	4
		Study Plan - Minor in History	2	-	6	4	4
		Study Plan - Minor in German Studies	2	-	6	4	4
		Study Plan - Minor in English Studies	2	-	6	4	4
		Study Plan - Minor in Spanish Studies	2	-	6	4	4
		Study Plan - Minor in French Studies	2	-	6	4	4

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The course introduces students to the main paradigms of international economics, emphasizing international trade theory and policy.

By the end of the semester, students should be able to:
- apply correctly the concepts related with international economics;
- develop a critical and reflexive stand in analysing data on international economics.

Program

1. International economics and the economics science
1.1. The object of analysis
1.2. Patterns of international trade and globalization
1.3. International trade statistics

2. Economic theory of international trade
2.1. The classical theory of trade
2.2. The Hecksher-Ohlin model
2.3. Neo-factor and neo-technology models
2.4. Demand-side models
2.5. Economies of scale and imperfect competition
2.6. The Porter model

3. Trade policy
3.1. Main instruments of trade policy
3.2. The organization of world trade

Mandatory literature

Krugman, Paul e Obstfeld, M.; Economia Internacional – Teoria e Política, São Paulo, Pearson Addison Wesley., 2005
Appleyard, F. and Cobb; International Economics – Trade Theory and Policy, Irwin –Chicago, 2006
Pugel, Thomas A.; International Economics, MacGraw-Hill, Singapore., 2007

Teaching methods and learning activities

TP classes include both lectures on the program topics and applied classes. OT classes are designed to accompany students in the learning process during the semester, focusing on practical exercises.

keywords

Social sciences > Economics > International economics
Social sciences > Economics > International economics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	56,00
Exam	Exame	2,00		2012-07-16
Work	Trabalho escrito	31,00		2012-07-16
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Preparation for the exam	Estudo autónomo	73	2012-07-16
	Total:	73,00

Eligibility for exams

According to Faculty statutes, students are required to assist to a minimum of 75% of all classes (lectures and tutorial sessions). Students have also to conclude all the components of assessment with a minimum mark of 8 values.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final mark corresponds to the weighted average of the exam classification (70%) and the classification obtained in the work developed in the tutorial sessions (30%).

Classification improvement

According to FLUP’s regulations.